trigeminal ganglion

The term trigeminal ganglion refers to a crescent-shaped (semilunar) ganglion located in the peripheral nervous system where the ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve merge. It is not part of the brain ( Carpenter-1983 ).

Also known as: trigeminal ganglion, Ganglion trigeminale, Gasserian ganglion, semilunar ganglion

NeuroNames ID: 1402

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Name
Source
English
Gasserian ganglion
Carpenter-1983
English
semilunar ganglion
Carpenter-1983
English
trigeminal ganglion
Carpenter-1983
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Basis
Has Equivalent
Organism
Their Name
Source
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
Ganglion trigeminale
Nomina-1983
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
Gasserian ganglion
Carpenter-1983
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
semilunar ganglion
Carpenter-1983
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
trigeminal ganglion
Carpenter-1983
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